Friday, June 29, 2007

Support the youth

Announcing 'BROKEN' a college and young adult bible study group in Red Bluff

'BROKEN' is a God-Glorifying group of born-again Christians from various Tehama County churches encouraging each other in the faith and unto greater sanctification.
'BROKEN' meets on Friday nights at 7 p.m. at the Sunrise Bible Youth Building at 625 Douglass St. off of Monroe Street in Red Bluff.
  • Worship
  • Bible Study
  • Prayer/Fellowship
  • Multi-denominational
  • Planned Fun Events
  • Public and Godly Service
  • Broken Shards (mini-service groups)

For more information, e-mail jimfo@intergate.com or call 736-6948

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Connect The Thots #23

Connect the Thots is all about determining the common thread that binds three seemingly unrelated clues. For example, what one idea ties together:
Baby in a manger, Death on a cross, & King of Kings
Thot =Jesus.
Easy enough?

Give this quiz a try. We will post the answers next time along with a new quiz.

1. Word of God, Lamb of God, Son of God
2. an abundance of frogs, three days of darkness, the death of firstborn sons
3. a lamb, unleavened bread, blood on the door frames
4. Amos's vision of a basket, love-joy-peace-etc, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil
5. "Thy hair is as a flock of goats", "Thy navel is like a round goblet", "Thy nose is as the tower of Lebanon"
6. Jubal, the young David, four beasts and twenty-four elders around God's throne
7. Jesus' parable of ten virgins, Samuel and the young shepherd David, the widow of Zarephath
8. leprosy, a timbrel, Moses and Aaron
9. the prophet Daniel, the priest Zechariah, the virgin Mary
10. Abimelech's demise, forbidden as pledge for a debt, causing a child to sin

Answers to last quiz:
1. Goliath 2. the story of Gideon 3. things described as holy 4. the story of Ruth 5. places of prayer 6. Samuel 7. circumcision 8. stops on Paul's missionary journeys 9. wisdom 10.footstools

(From Bible Trivia Challenge: Connect the Thots, published by Barbour Publishing, inc. Used by permission.)

VBS in progress with more scheduled

Antelope Home Fellowship which meets at Berrendos Middle School is in progress of Vacation Bible School until Friday during the hours of 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Dinner will be served at 5:15 p.m. for $1 each.

There is a class for ages two years old through adults. The theme this year is Game Day Central - Where Heroes Are Made, following a sports theme as we study about the heroes of the Bible. All are invited. For more information call 200-4112.

The Presbyterian Church
Are you looking for fathoms of fun this summer? Then head to The Presbyterian Church of Red Bluff for a net full of adventures at the Great Bible Reef! This exciting vacation Bible school is for everyone between the ages of 3 and 4th grade. The fun begins Monday, June 25 and continues through Friday, June 29. Sessions run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The church is located at 838 Jefferson St.

For more information or to register for VBS, call Debbie at 527-0372.

First Southern Baptist Church
Get ready for Game Day Central: Where heroes are made. It will be a week of nonstop action as you learn what it means to join God's team, play your position on the team, get in the game by believing God's plan for salvation, take action to serve others, and recruit new teammates. The stats show that when you stay focused and keep your eyes on Jesus, you will become a true hero.

It's vacation bible school time at First Southern Baptist Church like you've never experienced before.

Children aged third through sixth grade are admitted free from June 25-29, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Bible school at 585 Kimball Road, Red Bluff.

In this one-week season, they will hear play-by-play Bible stories, participate in successful crafts, warm up to motivating music, eat snacks from the concession stand, and train in the recreation field house. Join for a week of fun.

For more information call 530-527-5083.

Saturday, June 23, 2007

First Christian Church of Corning: What we believe

First Christian Church of Corning, at 1421 Marin Street, in Corning has submitted a statement of beliefs to share with the community.It was written by the church pastor Rev. Richard Beach.
Who we are and what we believe: The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Corning was established over 100 years ago and like most Christians, we affirm that Jesus Christ is the son of the Living God and all persons are God's children.
We celebrate open communion: The Lord's supper or Communion is celebrated each week in worship, It is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ.
Freedom of belief: Disciples are called together around one essential of faith- belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Persons are free to follow their consciences guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit, study and prayer, and are expected to extend that freedom to others."
What we offer: Worship Service: Sundays 11 a.m.; Prayer and praise, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.; Sunday School is taking the summer off but in the fall will begin at 10 a.m.; the very active Christian Women's Fellowship is also taking the summer off but will begin again in September."

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Discussion starter:

When the Lord was walking with Abraham after eating at his tent, He said that He had chosen him that he may command his children and his household to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice. How does Abraham know the way of the Lord?

Ecuadorian dinner and silent auction scheduled


The Red Bluff Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 738 Walnut St, will be hosting an Ecuadorian dinner and silent auction on Sunday, from 5-8 p.m., in their cafe.

This event is to provide support to the orphanage, For His Children, Para Sus Ninos, in Quito, Ecuador.

The dinner will feature a four course meal with examples of traditional Ecuadorian fare. The menu will be a selection of traditional favorite dishes brought back from past mission team members.

This will be the fourth time the church has sponsored the dinner and auction, and the event grows in popularity each year. The silent auction has included in the past many hand crafted items such as paintings by well-known local artists, quilts, weekend getaways, and baskets donated by many local merchants. The auction has been competitive and fun.

The Red Bluff Vineyard has been committed to For His Children for eight years. FHC was started by Clark and Melinda Vaughn, who moved to Quito, Ecuador, from Mammoth Lakes in 1990.

They currently have 45-50 children under their care, most of them infants and toddlers. Approximately one third of the children at FHC have moderate to severe special needs.

The missionary team from the Vineyard share the belief with FHC that we are to "love His children," and support children who have suffered the greatest of all traumas, separation from family.

While in Ecuador members of the team provide medical care, construction projects, love and moral support to the staff and children, and minister to the spiritual needs of the Vaughns as well as local residents.

Many of the past team members have returned home having experienced life changing events while at FHC.

The church has extended an invitation to everyone in the community to join us and be a part of this experience.Come to the dinner, participate in the auction, visit with team members, view photos, and enjoy the fun while supporting this great cause.

This event grows each year and seating is limited. Dinner tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for children. Tickets can be purchased at the Vineyard or by calling 527-2449.

Each team member pays for their own travel and expenses, therefore all the proceeds from this event go directly to fund work projects at FHC.

Pictured: Katrina Elsfelder and Carly Bagshaw pose with For His Children

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Christian Womens Conference 2007

“In Search of the Holy Trail, Lord I want to be Holy”
Laugh, Cry, study, pray and leave refreshed ready to
make it through another year. Don’t miss this unique event.


Dates and times:

Friday September 7, 2007 Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday September 8, 2007 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Conference begins 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Only $45.00

Lunch included on Saturday.

Please register early to be sure there is a lunch for you.
Registration forms available here or through the website: www.AFGwomen.net

Location:
Trinity Landmark Missionary Baptist Church
20920 Hampton Rhodes Dr
Red Bluff, Ca. 96080
Contact: Sharnell Chambers for more info 530-528-8433

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Teaching in relationship

Discipleship is based on relationship, a mutual relationship of significance. The teacher is to be recognizably worth following; the disciples are to be of value to the teacher.

Jesus came to a highly religious society, with firmly established institutions and recognized systems of instruction. Yet, some followed Jesus as he preached because He had a life that no one else had. He spoke with an authority that others did not have; He had power that others did not have. But more than this, Jesus dealt with the individual; each person was significant to Him. Each person He healed, He healed face to face. Those who followed Him were following Someone who recognizably thought they were significant. Those who teach need to value the individuals they are teaching.

Excerpt from
"The Foundation of Discipleship" by Greg Whitten, angiken@gmail.com] or Basic Christianity

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Happy Father's Day


"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." Numbers 6:24-26

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Discussion starter:

Philippians 3 states that we are the true circumcision. What its the effect of this true circumcision? Do we all experience wild donkeys?

Do we have a choice about the true circumcision? Is the old man ever circumcised in heart?

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Guarding Our Gates

Our homes are important. They should be sanctuaries and havens from the rest of the world. It doesn’t matter what size they are or what kind of decor they have, it is the atmosphere which identifies it as a sanctuary or a sanatorium. Both are places that protect from the outside world, the difference being is that life dwells in the sanctuary while death inhabits the sanatorium.

What are the steps that we can take to ensure that the atmosphere of our homes brings life to those who enter? It is the presence of God that brings life, Ezekiel 47:9, and we know that God inhabits the praise of His people, Psalm 22:3, but what inhibits His inhabiting?

In Psalm 101, God tells us that He will come to us when we ‘give heed to the blameless way’. What is the blameless way? He tells us that it is walking within our homes in the integrity of our hearts, (verse 2).

So what does that mean in a practical sense? (Or, how do we know we are?) The next several verses give us some clues to know that we are walking in integrity.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Vacation Bible Schools planned in Tehama County

Antelope Home Fellowship which meets at Berrendos Middle School in Red Bluff are making preparations for their Vacation Bible School to be held on June 18-22 during the hours of 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5:15 p.m. for $1 each.

There will be a class for ages two years old through adults. The theme this year is Game Day Central - Where Heroes Are Made, following a sports theme as we study about the heroes of the Bible. All are invited. For more information call 200-4112.

Are you looking for fathoms of fun this summer? Then head to The Presbyterian Church of Red Bluff for a net full of adventures at the Great Bible Reef! This exciting vacation Bible school is for everyone between the ages of 3 and 4th grade. The fun begins Monday, June 25 and continues through Friday, June 29. Sessions run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The church is located at 838 Jefferson St.

For more information or to register for VBS, call Debbie at 527-0372.

Get ready for Game Day Central: Where heroes are made. It will be a week of nonstop action as you learn what it means to join God's team, play your position on the team, get in the game by believing God's plan for salvation, take action to serve others, and recruit new teammates. The stats show that when you stay focused and keep your eyes on Jesus, you will become a true hero.

It's vacation bible school time at First Southern Baptist Church like you've never experienced before.

Children aged third through sixth grade are admitted free from June 25-29, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Bible school at 585 Kimball Road, Red Bluff.

In this one-week season, they will hear play-by-play Bible stories, participate in successful crafts, warm up to motivating music, eat snacks from the concession stand, and train in the recreation field house. Join for a week of fun.

For more information call 530-527-5083.

Monday, June 11, 2007

Teaching through example

Discipleship is based on the character of the teacher; disciples are following the teacher. Those who followed Jesus up the mountain were following the Man. A teacher is more than one who verbalizes information; a teacher is an example of what he teaches. A disciple will become like his teacher; he cannot become more.

"A disciple is not above his teacher nor a slave above his master. It is enough for the disciple that he becomes as his teacher, and the slave as his master..." Matthew 10:25

This is a part of discipleship. Christianity is based on discipleship, not information. Disciples are to make disciples, disciples of themselves.

"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 38:19-20

Only disciples can teach other to keep all that Jesus commanded; because only disciples keep His commandments themselves. Anyone can communicate information, but only a disciple can make disciples.

Teachers are to be personally an example of functional Christianity.

"Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we shall incur a stricter judgment. For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well." Jams 3:1-2

Those who teach are to be mature, complete examples of Christian growth. God will discipline teachers more strictly for this purpose.

Excerpt from
"The Foundation of Discipleship" by Greg Whitten, angiken@gmail.com] or Basic Christianity

Saturday, June 09, 2007

Connect the Thots # 22

Connect the Thots is all about determining the common thread that binds three seemingly unrelated clues. For example, what one idea ties together:
Baby in a manger, Death on a cross, & King of Kings
Thot =Jesus.
Easy enough?

Give this quiz a try. We will post the answers next time along with a new quiz.

1. an uncircumcised Philistine, a stone in a sling, a severed head
2. a winepress, the angel of the Lord, a fleece
3. a kiss, scriptures, Ghost
4. three widows, gleaning barley, an unwilling kinsman
5. a closet, Gethsemane, inside a fish
6. Elkanah, Hannah, Eli the priest
7. God's covenant with Abraham, the eighth day, treacherous vengeance on the Shechemites
8. Seleucia, Cyprus, Salamis
9. God's foolishness, better than rubies, Solomon's request
10. the earth-to God, enemies-to Christ, a place of dishonor-to the poor

Answers to last quiz:
1. people Jesus blessed in His beatitudes 2. Joshua 3. three 4. events in the book of Esther 5. King Saul 6. tents 7. people who won't inherit the kingdom of God 8. things that are cursed 9. things that sting 10.the prophet Ezekiel

(From Bible Trivia Challenge: Connect the Thots, published by Barbour Publishing, inc. Used by permission.)

Friday, June 08, 2007

Boren to minister at First Christian in Corning

First Christian Church of Corning would like to invite everyone to worship with them this Sunday morning.

Rev. Ben Boren, the Regional Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will be visiting and bringing the message.

The service will be followed by our monthly fellowship potluck dinner to which everyone is welcome.

Worship is at 11 am. The church is located at 1421 Marin Street, Corning.
There is plenty of parking in the school parking lot adjacent to the church

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

"He Leadeth me in the Paths of righteousness for His Name's Sake"

“The Lord is my Shepherd—I shall not want-He maketh Me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside the still waters-He restoreth my soul-He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness of His Name's sake”

The greatest single safeguard which a shepherd has in handling his flock is to keep them on the move. That is to say, they dare not be left on the same ground too long. They must be shifted from pasture to pasture periodically. This prevents over-grazing of forage. It also avoids the rutting of trails and erosion of land from over-use. It forestalls the reinfestation of the sheep with internal parasites or disease, since the sheep move off the infested ground before these organisms complete their life cycles.

God wants us all to move on with Him.He wants us to walk with Him. He wants it not only for our welfare but for the benefit of others as well as His own dear reputation.

Perhaps there are those who think He expects too much of us. Maybe they feel the demands are too drastic. Some may even consider His call impossible to carry out. It would be if we had to depend on self-determination of self-discipline to succeed.

But if we are in earnest about wanting to do His will, and to be led, he makes this possible by His own gracious Spirit who is given to those who obey (Acts 5:32). For it is He who works in us both to will and to do of His good pleasure (Philippians 2:13)


Excerpt from “A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23” by W. Phillip Keller

Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Discussion starter:

"Circumcision is obviously only for males. Why did God use this type of sign that could not include females? Did God expect anyone to understand that this points to the One Man?"

Saturday, June 02, 2007

RBUHS to hold baccalaureate service

The community is invited to share in a Baccalaureate Service for the Graduating Class of 2007 of the Red Bluff Union High School on Sunday, June 3, at 7 p.m.

This special time of worship will be held in the Performing Arts Center on the High School campus.

The annual Baccalaureate Service is hosted by the Red Bluff Ministerial Association and is planned with a committee of graduating seniors. The following senior students served on this year¹s committee: Tim Bohrer, Leilania Brochu, Tara Duggins, Steven Ferguson, Tim Perrell, Jenneca Johnson, Morgan McFadyen, and Brock Van Dyke. Mr. Kevin Penner is the high school staff advisor and Pastor Mark Franklin represents the Ministerial Association.

This time of worship will be led by a student group of musicians: Bohrer will play guitar; Laurel Siemens will play fiddle. They will be joined by vocalists Nella Schnase and Brock VanDyke.

Pastor Mike Schnase of First Baptist Church, Pastor John Bohrer of Antelope Home Fellowship, and Pastor Gil DiLaO of Calvary Chapel will offer words of encouragement and challenge to the graduates. Jon Jones, R.B.H.S. teacher of many of the graduates, will offer his reflections of the class from the last four years.

Students from the planning committee will participate in the reading of scripture passages and sharing of personal testimonies.

The Baccalaureate Service is a special time of worship and spiritual challenge to the graduating seniors.
The Red Bluff Ministerial asociation recognizes the importance of this traditional service and appreciates the opportunity to sponsor this ministry to the local students.

For further information contact Pastor Mark Franklin at 527-4203.

Gerber Methodist host concert

The El Camino United Methodist Church, 8344 Highway 99 West, Gerber, will sponsor a Southern Gospel Music Quartet on Sunday, June 3 at 6 p.m.
A potluck dinner and love offering will follow the program.

Friday, June 01, 2007

Making Disciples, cont.

"And when He saw the multitudes, he went up on the mountain; and after he sat don, His disciples came to Him. and opening His mouth He began to teach them saying..." Matthew 5:1-2

Jesus climbed mountain in the sight of everyone; but only His disciples followed. The crowd did not climb the mountain; they stayed below. When Jesus sat down to teach, only those who had climbed the mountain were listening. He taught disciples.

This is a part of discipleship. Teach those who are willing to follow, separately from those who are not ready to put out an effort. Teach disciples, those who want to learn. The Greek work translated "teach" here could be more literally rendered "cause to learn". (We get our word "didactic" from this word.) The way Jesus taught illustrates how a teacher "causes to learn". Learning occurs best when everyone listening wants to learn.

Excerpt from
"The Foundation of Discipleship" by Greg Whitten, angiken@gmail.com] or Basic Christianity